Main duties of the job
The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients in the Mid Essex community with long‑term respiratory conditions. Key responsibilities include performing spirometry, delivering pulmonary rehabilitation sessions, conducting oxygen assessments, and supporting the virtual respiratory ward.
Training will be provided and offers the opportunity to achieve ARTP certification in performing spirometry.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
* Basic computer skills
* Experience in community settings
* ARTP Performing Certification (or eligibility to obtain it)
Work related knowledge and experience
* Understanding of confidentiality and the consequences of non‑compliance
* Knowledge of health and safety issues in the work environment
* Previous experience of lone working
* Experience of spirometry
Circumstances
* Full driving licence
* Access to a car
Skills and Aptitudes
* Literate and numerate
* Ability to provide high‑quality patient care
* Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Capacity to understand and accurately follow instructions
* Capability to work in a busy and demanding team environment
* Organise and prioritise own work delegated by the team
* Recognise when to seek advice
* Experience of working without direct supervision
* Ability to delegate and support junior staff
* Knowledge of SystmOne
Personal attributes
* Empathise with patients
* Compassionate and caring
* Use initiative
* Positive and optimistic
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.
Equal opportunity statement
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups and value diversity in our staff.
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